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The Hawks hoped to stop their three game slide against the short handed Cavaliers, who have lost six straight at home. Kyrie Irving led Cleveland to a nine point advantage going into the break but Atlanta mounted an early third quarter rally. Josh Smith led all Atlanta scorers with 17 points, but the Cavs' second year guard from took over minutes later. Irving scored 18 of his game high 33 points in the third quarter to lead the Cavs over the Hawks 99-83.